Ge2Mg2O6

Ge2Mg2O6 is a wide-gap insulating oxide that maintains near-hull thermodynamic stability, making it a promising candidate for experimental synthesis.

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Crystal structure of Ge2Mg2O6
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Ge2Mg2O6

Ge2Mg2O6 is a wide-gap insulating oxide composed of germanium, magnesium, and oxygen. Its electronic character suggests it functions as a dielectric material, while its thermodynamic proximity to the hull indicates it is a viable candidate for experimental synthesis and structural characterization.

With a high degree of structural diversity reported across multiple databases, this compound serves as a key subject for understanding oxide phase stability. Its composition allows for complex lattice arrangements, making it a valuable system for exploring the interplay between germanium-based coordination and magnesium-oxygen frameworks.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Ge2Mg2O6, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

1.55–3.63 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.012 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

59
4 databases, 9 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Ge2Mg2O6 is used.

Dielectric material researchSolid-state chemistry modelingAdvanced oxide structural studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ge2Mg2O6, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Ge2Mg2O6?

Ge2Mg2O6 is a wide-gap insulating oxide that maintains near-hull thermodynamic stability, making it a promising candidate for experimental synthesis.

More questions
What is Ge2Mg2O6 used for?
Ge2Mg2O6 is used in dielectric material research, solid-state chemistry modeling, and advanced oxide structural studies.
What is the band gap of Ge2Mg2O6?
Ge2Mg2O6 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.55–3.63 eV across 59 reported structures.
Is Ge2Mg2O6 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.63 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is Ge2Mg2O6 thermodynamically stable?
Ge2Mg2O6 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.012 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of Ge2Mg2O6 are known?
59 structures of Ge2Mg2O6 are reported across 4 databases, spanning 9 distinct space groups.
What elements does Ge2Mg2O6 contain?
Ge2Mg2O6 contains Ge, Mg, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for Ge2Mg2O6 come from?
Ge2Mg2O6 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct oxide system, Ge2Mg2O6 occupies a unique position within the broader landscape of ternary germanium-magnesium oxides. It serves as a foundational reference point for exploring structural variations in this chemical space, particularly where high-symmetry coordination environments are required for specialized insulating applications.

Data sources & attribution
  • latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform

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